About

Faculty Development Centre

Faculty Development Centre

PVKK Institute of Technology
Convener

Convener


Dr. C. Veena
Convener

Co-Convener


Dr. Anantha Padmanabha

Objectives & Functions

Objectives

  1. To enhance engineering faculty members' teaching skills, research capabilities, and professional competencies through continuous development programs, workshops, and training tailored to the evolving technical and educational landscape.
  2. To support faculty in adopting innovative instructional methods, including outcome-based education, technology integration, and interdisciplinary approaches that align with industrial and research advancements.
  3. To foster a culture of lifelong learning and academic excellence among faculty by providing resources, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth from recruitment through their career span.

Functions

  1. Organizing and conducting faculty development programs such as induction training for new faculty, workshops on curriculum design, pedagogical best practices, research methodologies, and leadership development catering specifically to engineering education.
  2. Collaborating with academic and industry experts to develop relevant content, identify faculty needs, facilitate technology-enabled teaching, and promote research and consultancy activities that enhance both faculty and student outcomes.
  3. Coordinating with institutional governance to allocate funds, evaluate the impact of faculty development efforts, create institutional policies that incentivize teaching innovation and research, and maintain linkages with national and international faculty development initiatives.

Team

Action Plan

Events

Annual Report

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